I’m back! My almost-month long hiatus is over, my first year of law school is finished, and I’m celebrating summer. OK, so Memorial Day isn’t even here yet — but it’s basically summertime. I mean, it was in the 80s…
Archives for 2013
Hiatus
Hello all! My final exams begin in just about a week, so I’m taking a baking hiatus until sometime in May. I hope you understand & I hope you’re having a beautiful spring!
Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
One of the trends lately seems to be chocolate chip cookie recipes involving cornstarch. I don’t know if it’s a trend or if I’m imagining it, but cornstarch seems to be everywhere lately! [and if you use it in your…
Peanut Butter Oreo Blondies
You guys. These exist. It was like my dream came true. Even more Oreo filling! I know Oreos are not healthy and I know they are processed and do not resemble anything homemade. But I love them. If you are…
Chewy Chocolate Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies
My friend Andrea introduced me to these amazing cookies. She brought them to class one day and I ate three. THREE. What was that? Oh, my self-control flying out the window. Then she made another batch a week later and…
Butterfinger Cookie Dough Cheesecake Bars
My law school BFF’s birthday was a few weeks ago. I told her that I’d make her any treat she wanted and she picked these. I know what you may be thinking: isn’t there just a little too much going…
Easter Ideas 2013
Here’s the Easter idea roundup for 2013! 1. Tuxedo Peeps 2. Bunny Ear Cupcakes 3. Hot Cross Buns 4. Peep Cookies 5. Butterscotch Birds’ Nests 6. Coconut Easter Cupcakes 7. Cadbury Creme Egg Cupcakes 8. Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs 9….
Anniversary Peep Brownies
This year marks the 60th anniversary of Peeps! Aren’t these anniversary peeps the cutest things? I love the speckled colors — and the fact that they are vanilla flavored, as opposed to just tasting like stale sugar. I didn’t really…
White Chocolate Jelly Bean Cupcakes
Happy first day of spring! It doesn’t feel like spring here in Wisconsin, as it’s still in the 20s. But the green grass and warmer weather will be here before we know it. Hopefully! Jelly beans seem to be a…
Easter Thumbprint Cookies
One of my baking goals has always been to make perfect little thumbprint cookies. These are not those cookies. My cookies always crack – anyone know why? But perfect-looking cookies don’t really matter as long as they taste good. And…
Cadbury Mini Egg Blondies
I think my favorite seasonal candy of all time is the Cadbury Mini Egg. They’re just perfect. I’m sure I’ve rambled on and on for my love of this candy in previous years, but I can’t help it. I will…
St. Patrick’s Day Ideas 2013
Here’s this year’s roundup of St. Patrick’s Day-inspired recipes. Enjoy! 1. Pot O’ Gold Cupcakes 2. Three Layer Mint Brownies 3. Rainbow Cupcakes 4. Mint Chocolate Kiss Cookies 5. Green Ombre Cake 6. Lucky Charm Cupcakes 7. Beer Bread 8….
